By Paul Effiong,Abuja
The House of Representatives member, Representing Jos South/Jos East, Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos, has appealed for his constituents and party members to remain calm as he appeal the decision of the Plateau State Election Petition Tribunal, which declared his election in the 2023 poll null and void.
In a press statement he personally signed which was made available to journalists in Abuja yesterday Hon Bagos in disclosed that he would approach the Court of Appeal on the matter.
He further noted that Democracy is for the people, and with the people, I will always stand. The outcome of the Election Tribunal against the mandate of the good people of Jos South, Jos East Federal Constituency raises a lot of questions.
“Can a mandate with an overwhelming winning vote of over 95,000 against 31,000 be a mere academic exercise? It clearly shows that the wishes of the people don’t really matter for reasons of unfounded interests.
“Previous tribunal judgements have held that only party members or the party itself have the locus standi to challenge the nomination and sponsorship of a candidate.
“Furthermore, such issues are pre-election matters, I can’t help but wonder why this panel thought differently.” He explained.
